First Funeral & Many Bills

Gordon Cowden
(R.I.P.)


Caleb Medleyv
(wounded)


Petra Anderson
(wounded)




July 25th, 2012
10:30 PM ET



.. and CNN's Ed Lavandera report.

Aurora survivors face big medical bills

Survivors of the Aurora, Colorado theater shooting, and their families, face crippling medical bills. CNN's Ed Lavandera received statements from Children's Hospital Colorado and the HealthONE healthcare system, which includes The Medical Center of Aurora and Swedish Medical Center, stating that they plan to eliminate or limit medical costs for those injured in the attack who can't afford treatment. We're trying to clarify how long medical expenses will be covered as many patients may need long-term care.

Caleb Medley was at the movie with his pregnant wife. She gave birth to their first son on Tuesday, while Caleb was struggling to recover from a gunshot to his head. He lost his right eye and is suffering brain damage. Medley's family doesn't have insurance. If you'd like to donate, go to http://www.calebmedley.com/help

Petra Anderson had a bullet lodged in her skull. Her sister makes a desperate plea for help in a YouTube video to explain that their mother is battling an aggressive type of breast cancer. The family can't afford to pay the bills for both Petra and her mother. If you'd like to contribute, visit http://www.indiegogo.com/readytobelieve

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July 25th, 2012
10:03 PM ET



.. CNN's Randi Kaye reports.

Dispatches: Rescue in theater 9

CNN's Randi Kaye reports on the urgent calls for help in theater 9 after the Colorado theater shooting, and the challenges facing first responders.